SRINAGAR: As a part of the public outreach programme of J&K Government, Police in Srinagar have observed 'Thana Diwas' across various Police Stations and Police Posts of the district. In the 2nd phase for the month of December 2024, the event was organized in (09) Police Stations & (07) Police Posts of the district which includes PS Sangam, PS Harwan, PS Rainawari, PS Nishat, PS Rajbagh, PS Women, PS Shaheed Gunj, PS Masiuma, PS Soura, PP Khimber, PP Qamarwari, PP Bagiyas, PP Hazratbal, PP Tengpora, PP Nehru Park and PP Khunmoh.

The meetings were chaired by supervisory officers & jurisdictional police officers and were attended by civil society members including members of Auqaf Committees, members of Traders Federation and Transporters, Panchayti Raj members, Religious Preachers, Mohallah elders etc.

During these meetings, participants highlighted various issues of public importance and put forth their grievances which were within the domain of district police viz, illegal narcotics trafficking, sand mafia, traffic issues, floating population etc. some of the issues highlighted pertaining to civil administration like improvement and maintenance of roads, sanitation, public health, electricity etc were also recorded.

Police assured them that genuine grievances pertaining to Police will be resolved on priority and dealt as per law and those pertaining to civil administration will be taken up with the concerned departments for their timely redressal. Participants were urged to co-operate with Police in curbing the drug menace and in identifying anti-national and anti-social elements to maintain peace and order in the society. Community members assured their cooperation for enhancing police-public relationship.

By organising 'Thana Diwas', Srinagar Police reinforces its commitment to improve transparency and accountability in policing at grassroot level in the district and to develop confidence and synergy between police and citizens for effective redressal of grievances.

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In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

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